Foundation ideas

If you feel like splashing out have a look at Estée Lauder or Charlotte Tilbury. I have found the assistants in either Boots or John Lewis are really helpful.

I was converted to Laura Geller by Grans recently.

Their foundations are wonderful. I'm currently using a tinted moisturiser on top of a spackle primer, and the effect lasts the whole day.

"Spackle" makes me laugh, though: Isn't it the American term for Polyfilla? Or perhaps I've misunderstood Frasier 🤣

Oh great thanks. Where can you buy Laura geller?
Yes I think I'll need to spend a bit more and have an upgrade!

QVC do Laura Geller I think

Avon power stay is good and I have very sensitive skin and eyes .

I'm not a big fan of Avon , but their foundation is okay if you don't want to spend a lot .

Otherwise I like Lancome a great deal .
I do think that some ladies pile on their face make up .
I recommend a good mirror.
Use clean sponges .
And give your face a nice sweep over with some powder on a big brush .
Always flick the excess off on the back of your hand before applying.
The same goes with blusher .

Try to ask someone with similar colouring to help you choose .

My daughter , very fair skinned and blond was once transferred into a hideous jaundiced girl by a well meaning assistant in Boots .

The assistant had red hair and yellow based foundation looked great on her .
My daughter needs a blue based foundation .

If you have open pores you need to spray your face with a cold mist before applying your foundation. It closes the pores so the make up doesn't clog.

Esmay

I'm not a big fan of Avon , but their foundation is okay if you don't want to spend a lot .

Otherwise I like Lancome a great deal .
I do think that some ladies pile on their face make up .
I recommend a good mirror.
Use clean sponges .
And give your face a nice sweep over with some powder on a big brush .
Always flick the excess off on the back of your hand before applying.
The same goes with blusher .

Try to ask someone with similar colouring to help you choose .

My daughter , very fair skinned and blond was once transferred into a hideous jaundiced girl by a well meaning assistant in Boots .

The assistant had red hair and yellow based foundation looked great on her .
My daughter needs a blue based foundation .

Don't think I've ever tried lancome actually.. might give them a test

Clarins? They will help you find the right shade and weight

Double wear by Estée Lauder is very long lasting, my cabin crew daughter uses it for long haul trips and I use it for the stage, but you don’t need to use very much of it as it’s quite a thick consistency.

hollysteers

Double wear by Estée Lauder is very long lasting, my cabin crew daughter uses it for long haul trips and I use it for the stage, but you don’t need to use very much of it as it’s quite a thick consistency.

I think applying foundation lightly is key, and powder dusting with a big brush as mentioned earlier. Occasionally people look as though their base has been supplied with a trowel, it is so heavy..
Has anyone noticed the new trend for shiny shiny faces?

Shiny faces??
For once, I will be on trend!!

I like Avons Power Stay cream to powder compact foundation, it goes on like foundation but has a finish of powder . Worth a try for less than £10 .

loopyloo

Shiny faces??
For once, I will be on trend!!

😆
Sorry, perhaps I meant dewy oily faces!!
Victoria Beckham seems to favour this at the moment.

I've used Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid Foundation for years. It covers my blemishes without being too thick. They discontinued my colour but I can stil get it on Ebay.

I like Estée Lauder Double Wear, it definitely lasts all day. I use a clean slightly damp sponge to apply so it goes on lightly.

Yes, I’ve noticed the trend for shiny faces Joseann. It seems one has to have ‘dewy’ skin. What better way to highlight any lines?
I don’t wear foundation, I find it very ageing.

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I like Estée Lauder Double Wear, it definitely lasts all day. I use a clean slightly damp sponge to apply so it goes on lightly.

Having just said I use Estée Lauder, I have googled Lancôme’s Ultra Wear foundation and that has an SPF of 35 my Estée Lauder only a 10.
When next in John Lewis or Boots might have a look at Lancôme’s

Sadly our John Lewis closed but our Boots should do lancome so will pay a visit there too. Might be going through a few to try as I'm mother of the bride next year so would like a nice one.

I like Look Fabulous Forever.

www.lookfabulousforever.com/continuous-cover-foundation

I'm another Estee Lauder Double Wear fan. I've been using it for years. I buy it on Boots 3 for the price of 2 offers which helps with the cost. I always finish off with a Factor 50 sun lotion on top.

Lancome.

Just been out to lunch and my cousin just told me if you go to esteelauder.co.uk you can download a voucher for a free 4ml tester for double wear foundation ( just checked and she is right). You go into a stockists choose the colour you want to try show voucher on phone and they give you the tester.
Worth it to try if your not sure and save yourself nearly £40.

Currently I’m using Kiko Insta Moisture. Recommended by DGD who does my make-up for me when we meet up. Otherwise I like Clarins. It lasts well and isn’t too thick.